INDIA'S MILITARY DIPLOMACY Hardcover

"India's Military Diplomacy" by General V.P. Malik, former Chief of the Indian Army (1997-2000) and Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, offers a unique and invaluable insider's account of India's defense and military operations, particularly focusing on the decision-making processes at political, military, and operational levels. The book draws on General Malik's extensive experience, including his pivotal role in planning and overseeing "Operation Vijay" during the Kargil War in 1999. In a country where details of such sensitive matters are rarely recorded or made public, Malik addresses the organizational and attitudinal weaknesses in India's higher defense management, providing a historical and futuristic perspective on the nation's strategic landscape. This work is a crucial resource for understanding India's security challenges, its military's role in diplomacy, and the need for greater synergy between political and military leadership.